Central Washington University

Bachelors of Science in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising
Fashion Marketing Specialization
Apparel Design minor
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising minor

Located in Ellensburg, Washington, our main CWU campus is only 90 minutes from Washington's fashion capital, Seattle, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities, and an inclusive campus atmosphere. The CWU experience offers you opportunities to join clubs, participate in civic engagement projects, go on outdoor adventures, and create a lifetime of memories.

From the mighty Columbia River to the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, Kittitas County is a premier destination for outdoor adventure, sunshine and unique cultural offerings.

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In state tuition $7021. On campus food and housing $16,314. University fees $2,170. Total yearly cost with tuition, fees, housing, and meal plans $25,505.

Extensive financial aid assistance and scholarships available. https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/index.php

Disability Services serves students with permanent and temporary disabilities attending Central on the Ellensburg campus, online or at any of our eight University Centers. Their mission is to make university life accessible to students with disabilities. Disability Services:

Works individually with students identifying barriers, and providing accommodations to ensure equal access.
Educate the campus about the needs of students with disabilities.
Are a resource for the campus community on disability-related topics.

Disability Services is a part of the Access and Equity team within Student Success.

Annual field trip rotating between New York, Los Angeles, and MAGIC, the largest fashion industry tradeshow in the US. The annual CWU spring fashion show is a student-run event where students develop essential skills relevant to future careers in the apparel industry. They work with local businesses, technicians, and clubs to handle publicity, fundraising, model coordination, stage design, music, choreography, and show announcements. Apparel Design students create original clothing lines from concept to completion, featuring original designs.

The Student Fashion Association is a group of students who are interested, passionate, and dedicated to studying fashion, either as Apparel, Textiles & Merchandising major or minor or as a fashionable inclined students of another major. We are where friends, fun and fashion collide. Our mission is to give our members as many real life insights into the fashion industry as possible. Through fashion focused community service projects, personal projects and fundraising for our annual out-of-state trip to industry capitals such as New York City, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. These trips serve as a steppingstone for members to get an inside look at the industry. With over 135 clubs on campus, there is always something to do!

Intermural sports, team sports, and university sports are available.

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Bachelors of Science in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising
Fashion Marketing Specialization
Apparel Design minor
Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising minor

There are several program options to choose from, including study abroad, interning abroad, service learning, to name a few. Students meet with their academic advisor to identify a study abroad program and map how courses taken abroad can transfer back to the program at CWU.

19 computer labs across campus including the capability to check out laptops.

We want to meet you where you’re at, so your path to admission will look different depending on your academic history. Whether you’re a First-Year, Transfer, International, or Returning Student, you can work with our admissions team to apply. Students majoring in Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising must have a 2.3 GPA and be admitted to CWU.

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International admission information can be found at https://www.cwu.edu/admissions-aid/apply/additional-resources/internatio...

The mission of the Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising department is to educate the next generation of leaders by preparing graduates who are creative, socially responsible, and professionally knowledgeable in the broad spectrum of the apparel industry.

If you are forward-thinking, innovative, and passionate—we know you will do something great. In the Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising program, you will enhance your skills through industry-relevant coursework and collaborative environments, connecting with fashion in new and creative ways.

Students apply knowledge to professional projects and industry case studies in a collaborative setting, creatively addressing fashion challenges. They build a digital portfolio to showcase their skills to potential employers.

Alumni work at Nordstrom, REI, Zumiez, Volcom, Nike, Amazon, The North Face, Zulily, Mariners, TomboyX, and Ross to name a few.

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APPAREL, TEXTILES AND MERCHANDISING MAJOR
Students majoring in Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising gain through knowledge in the business aspects of the fashion industry. We nurture tomorrow’s fashion leaders and develop broad-based professionals who are forward-thinking, creative, innovative, relevant, and passionate.
Award winning professors with vast industry experience are committed to fostering student’s personal goals and allow students to immerse themselves in chosen interest areas to learn, understand and apply new knowledge to the many facets of the apparel industry. Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising minor available.
JOB PROSPECTS: Buyer, Merchandiser, Fashion Trend Analyst, Product Developer, Merchandise Planner, Entrepreneur, Product/Brand/Licensing Manager, Sales Representative, Fashion Stylist, Visual Communications, Retail Manager, Quality Assurance, Fashion Event Coordinator.

FASHION MARKETING SPECIALIZATION
The specialization prepares students for careers in the global field of fashion, marketing the diverse array of products and services it provides. Students explore creative, technological, and promotional strategies; consumer behavior; e-commerce and retail; influencer marketing; textiles, merchandising and visual communication; industry technology; and the role of marketing within the fashion system.
JOB PROSPECTS: Social Media Management, Editorial Communications, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Promotions, Photo Styling, and Fashion Journalism.

APPAREL DESIGN MINOR
The Apparel Design core offers practical training in essential apparel design skills. Students learn design principles, creative expression, fashion sketching, draping, pattern drafting, and more. The curriculum emphasizes market-oriented product creation for specific audiences.